programming

noun

pro·​gram·​ming ˈprō-ˌgra-miŋ 

-grə-

variants or less commonly programing

1

: the planning, scheduling, or performing of a program

2

a

: the process of instructing or learning by means of an instructional program

b

: the process of preparing an instructional program for a device (such as a computer)

Examples of programming in a Sentence

The news conference interrupted regular television programming.

Recent Examples on the Web

In total, more than 600 hours of programming reached an audience of over 25,000 attendees—including 2,000 students and early-career creatives—making this edition a resounding affirmation of Egypt’s vibrant and growing creative community. —Daniel Rodríguez Gordillo, Vogue, 26 June 2025

Prompting is becoming the new form of pair programming. —Federico Sendra, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025

Our record-breaking number of global events in 2024 and a slate that reflected the breadth of our programming underscore the team’s outstanding achievements and reinforce Trafalgar’s position as a trusted leader. —Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 June 2025

News outlets devoted round-the-clock coverage to Jackson, and MTV dedicated its programming almost exclusively to the musician. —Alex Gurley, People.com, 25 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing programming

• application programming interface
• linear programming
• object-oriented programming
• pre-programming

Rhymes for programming

• programing
• amang
• cramming
• damming
• damning
• hamming
• jamming
• lambing
• ramming
• slamming
• diagramming
• reprograming

Kids Definition

programming

noun

pro·​gram·​ming

variants also programing

ˈprō-ˌgram-iŋ 

-grə-miŋ

1

: the planning, scheduling, or performing of a program

advocates less violence in television programming

2

: the design and production of computer programs